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Well there are a billion specks in that river, those guys just picked up the slack where I can't take it up lol. These fish have a pretty high turnover rate. Bill dance himself calls them rabbits of the fish world. I don't thing a few guys that hammer them are gonna hurt it when majority of people throw most back and limit themselves. It's not like we see a pic like that every day ya know, I'm just sayin
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It's a good thing we don't see pics like that everyday or there wouldn't be any left for our kids.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taterlicious
Thinks about all the people that do it & don't post pics or show anyone:dono
Lots of folks are worried about what everyone else is doing. There's also SPECK-ulation (see what I did there?) about number of guys on the boat, whether the fish were cleaned/eaten, etc. As long as the anglers acted within the law, who cares? What's the difference between seven guys in the same boat limiting out versus seven guys fishing separately limiting out? What about the guy who crappie fishes four times a year and keeps four limits versus the guy that fishes 40 times a year and keeps six fish every trip? Is any one of those options better than the others? I've talked to fishermen that, in one sentence, condemn anglers for keeping small fish ("Give 'em a chance to grow up!"), then turn around in the next sentence and condemn other anglers for keeping big fish ("They're the breeders!"). All I'm saying is, a lot of folks do a lot of assuming and worrying about what everyone else is up to. Let's enjoy this pastime without jumping to unfounded conclusions and criticism. Good fishing to all of you!
Amen brother :hands clapping
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Hey guys good job. I was blasted a couple of years back that is why I really do not post on hear that much. Not trying to start anything, but if a couple of guys are having a good time good. How many on here have kept a limit over the years every time you went fishing add that up and I guarantee it is mor3 than this haul. Again congrats not trying to start anything. As long as there were no laws broken what is the problem. Just my 2 cents.
Look guys, don't take me wrong. We're all there for success, whether it's catching big ones for a tournament or putting some in the freezer for a cookout. I have hunted and fished this state my entire life and try my hardest to succeed whether it's hunting or fishing but doesn't always mean I shoot everything I see or keep everything I catch. Not saying that's what these guys are doing but in a state that makes a dollar on every resource possible it sometimes saddens yet worries me more when it seems over harvesting is done. In the end that's the greatest thing about this site and for that matter the great ole USA, we can discuss or dispute things and normally do it in a calm manner which is what has been done here. So maybe I'm wrong for my opinion but we all look at things different and in the end we're all there to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. So congratulations but remember sometimes it's more enjoyable to conserve than to take in the end:twocents:ThumbsUp
Fishermen are a lot like deer hunters.
Unless you do it their way or share their opinions, it's wrong and you'll be criticized.
It's why we continually see a reduction in rights and opportunities. We're so quick to beg for big .gov to step in and enforce our viewpoints on others. We already have the antis and the tree huggers out there, then we further divide ourselves into smaller segments and point fingers and ask for more regulations on the other guy.
When's Enough, Enough? I'm all for a size and a Creel Limit adjustment.
That's what all the guides and tournament fishermen kept saying about redfish, snook, etc. Now it's hardly worth fishing inshore saltwater unless it's in your backyard or you really like trout.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappieslayer60
That's what all the horn hunters said about deer hunting. Now we have a 3 on one side antler regulation almost everywhere, a ton of "deer management units" with different regulations when you cross the road. Almost no doe harvest and a terrible quota system. And based on the harvest data, it hasn't changed a whole lot.
I didn't deer hunt a single time this year, and I know plenty of other people who have given up deer hunting in Florida altogether and even more that buy a lease in Georgia and carry their money up there.
^^^^^^ This, Florida has some great resources, but horrible resource managers. From the water quality problems to forestry management, we need help. Rock Springs and Seminole Forrest have been destroyed by current managers. Seminole Forrest mgr wants to return it to 1700 era forest which was all pine and Rock Springs is managing for Scrub Jays. Well thats all fine except Timiquan and Alaqua Subdivisions were not there in 1700's and was all hardwood bottomland to provide food sources and cover for wildlife. Thats why I said I pray they listen to actual biologists who have solid research to back the plan and a solid plan going forward, not some kneejerk reaction. Last thing we need is to under harvest Crappie and have them become stunted from overpopulation. If sound management says reduce creel and slot them ok great, but make sure its right. But some reactions are reckless, a person fishing 1 a week or 2 times a month keeping a limit is doing no harm and less even than someone fishing 3 times a week and keeping 10 a trip. Back to biggest problem is people fishing and selling catch and repeat 2 times a day. Snowbirds coming down and going home with 2500 filets. Spend some time in campgrounds and you can see the abuse is evident. Why would someone from South Carolina stay at Monroe Park campground and have 2 chest freezers in his truck bed pulling in, 2 days later they are both on ground and plugged in. The snowbirds in Oak Hill fill freezers with shrimp and head home. Go down to Sebastian and they are loaded with Redfish, go to Northbeach and they are loaded with redfish and flounder. Go to Crescent and they are loaded with Crappie, go to Talquin and they are loaded with Crappie But the state has to catch them in transit home to enforce the possession law. In campground they are processed food. Raise out of state fishing license to match traveling states highest liscense rate for hunting or fishing. It costs almost $400.00 to hunt deer in South Carolina, make out of state fishing liscense for folks visiting from South Carolina $400.00 etc. Want a 3 day liscense to enjoy a short trip down, make that more affordable because they likely dont have a freezer to fill in 3 days or go home selling fish.